INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your selection of a Honda lawn mower! We are certain you will be pleased with your purchase of one of the finest lawn mowers on the market.
We want to help you get the best results from your new mower and to operate it safely. This manual contains the information on how to do that; please read it carefully.
We suggest you read the DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTY (page 19) and EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY
(page 20) to fully understand coverage and your responsibilities of ownership.
When your mower needs scheduled maintenance, keep in mind that an authorized Honda servicing dealer is specially trained in servicing Honda mowers and is supported by the parts and service divisions of American Honda. Your Honda dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer your questions and concerns.
Keep this owner’s manual handy, so you can refer to it at any time. This owner’s manual is considered a permanent part of the lawn mower and should remain with the lawn mower if resold.
The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatever. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission.
SAFETY MESSAGES
Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided important safety messages in this manual and on the mower. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Please read these messages carefully.
Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining a lawn mower. You must use your own good judgment.
You will find important safety information in a variety of forms:
OWNER’S MANUAL
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The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
CONTENTS*
INTRODUCTION | 1 | TRANSPORTING | 13 |
SAFETY MESSAGES | 1 | STORAGE | 13 |
•Safety Labels – on the lawn mower.
•Instructions – how to use this mower correctly and safely.
•Safety Messages – preceded by a safety alert A symbol and one of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These signal words mean:
LAWN MOWER SAFETY | 2 |
IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO |
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PARENTS | 2 |
SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS | 2 |
SETTING UP YOUR NEW MOWER .3 | |
CONTROL LOCATIONS | 4 |
TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED |
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PROBLEMS | 15 |
TECHNICAL INFORMATION | 16 |
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS. 16 | |
CARBURETOR |
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MODIFICATION FOR HIGH |
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ALTITUDE OPERATION | 16 |
BDANGER
BWARNING
BCAUTION
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don't follow instructions.
BEFORE OPERATION | 4 |
IS YOUR LAWN MOWER |
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READY TO GO? | 4 |
GET THE MOWER READY | 5 |
OPERATION | 6 |
SAFE OPERATING |
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PRECAUTIONS | 6 |
STARTING THE ENGINE | 6 |
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM 16 | |
AIR INDEX | 17 |
SPECIFICATIONS | 17 |
CONSUMER INFORMATION | 18 |
REPLACEMENT PARTS, |
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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT, AND |
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SERVICE ITEMS | 18 |
DEALER LOCATOR |
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Each message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen, and what you can do to avoid or reduce injury.
•Damage Prevention Messages – You will also see other important messages that are preceded by the word NOTICE. This word means:
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| Your engine or other property can be |
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OPERATING THE CONTROLS |
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FOR MOWING | 7 |
STOPPING THE ENGINE | 7 |
SAFE MOWING PRACTICES | 8 |
SERVICING YOUR LAWN MOWER .8 | |
MAINTENANCE SAFETY | 8 |
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE | 9 |
BLADES | 9 |
GRASS BAG CLEANING AND |
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REPLACEMENT | 10 |
ENGINE MAINTENANCE | 11 |
REFUELING | 12 |
INFORMATION | 18 |
CUSTOMER SERVICE |
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INFORMATION | 18 |
DISTRIBUTOR'S LIMITED | |
WARRANTY | 19 |
EMISSION CONTROL |
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SYSTEM WARRANTY | 20 |
PRODUCT REGISTRATION | |
CARD | Last page |
31VL0B31 | EM5 K7 | POM31VL0B31 |
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| PRINTED IN U.S.A. |
*For information regarding cable adjustment, and how to mow your lawn, see FAQs at www.HondaPowerEquipment.com
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